Compare 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $39,850 | $32,000 | $36,500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $37,459 | $30,736 | $34,312 |
| Destination | $1,050 | $1,045 | $995 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | N/A | Dual |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Cell Phone | N/A | N/A | Audi Phone Box Pre-wiring |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Leather | Leather/metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Ashtray | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Overhead Console | Mini | Mini | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Digital/analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | Mechanical | N/A |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 1 | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/metal-look | Leather | Leather |
| Head-up Display | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Air Compressor | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 4-way Power | 6-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Fixed | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Cooled Front Seats | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Memory | Driver And Passenger | Driver | N/A |
| Rear Seats | 40-20-40 Bench | Full Bench | 40-20-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru | Standard | With Pass-thru |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Fixed | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | MB-Tex Leatherette | Milano/Ultrasuede Simulated Suede/leather | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | N/A | In-dash Mounted Single | Glove Box Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Speakers | 8 | 10 Acura/ELS Studio | 10 |
| Amplifier | 590W | Premium | Standard |
| Equalizer | N/A | N/A | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | Acura Navigation System With Voice Recognition With Voice Activation | MMI Navigation Plus With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | SIDEGUARD |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver And Passenger | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | ECall Emergency System | AcuraLink | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front And Rear |
| Headlights | LED Low/high Beam | LED Low/high Beam, Jewel Eye | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Xenon Plus |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Programmable |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cornering Lights | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | N/A | 2 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Active Parking Assist | Optional | Audi Parking System Plus |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | N/A | Standard | Immobilizer IV |
| Lane Departure Warning | Active Lane Keeping Assist | Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) | Audi Active Lane Assist |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Blind Spot Sensor | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (72 Month/70,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 72 Months/70,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Body-colored | N/A |
| Bodyside Insert | N/A | Dark Chrome | Black |
| Grille Trim | With Chrome Bar | Dark Chrome | Black W/chrome Surround |
| Fog/driving Lights | Rear | Front | Rear |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver | N/A | N/A |
| Sunroof | 1st And 2nd Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | Lip |
| Front Tires | P225/45HR18.0 BSW Run-flat AS | P225/40VR18.0 BSW Performance AS | P225/40HR18.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 18" Silver Aluminum | 18" Gray Aluminum | 18" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | N/A | Compact | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | N/A | Intercooled Turbo |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | 4MATIC All Wheel | Front-wheel | Quattro All Wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Servotronic |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Ride Control | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Adaptive Suspension | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Vehicle Stability Assist | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Standard | Sequential SportShift | S Tronic |
| Transmission | 7-spd Auto-shift Man W/OD | 8-spd Auto-shift Man W/OD | 7-spd Auto-shift Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.46 | 3.94 | 3.13 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 184.6 " | 182.2 " | 175.7 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 72.0 " | 70.6 " | 70.7 " |
| Exterior Height | 56.7 " | 55.6 " | 55.7 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 221 @ 5,800 Rpm | 201 @ 6,800 Rpm | 228 @ 4,500 Rpm |
| Torque | 258 @ 1,800 Rpm | 180 @ 3,600 Rpm | 258 @ 1,600 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 24 Mpg | 24 Mpg | 22 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 33 Mpg | 34 Mpg | 30 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.9 Seconds | 6.8 Seconds | 7.5 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.2 Seconds | 15.2 Seconds | 15.9 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 84 Mph | 94 Mph | 83 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 61 Mph | 62 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.27/3.62 " | 3.43/3.90 " | 3.25/3.65 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,483 Lbs. | 3,148 Lbs. | 3,417 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | 4,045 Lbs. | 4,564 Lbs. |
| Payload | N/A | 850 Lbs. | 1,102 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 107.4 " | 105.1 " | 103.8 " |
| Front Track | 63.5 " | 59.4 " | 61.2 " |
| Rear Track | 63.1 " | 60.2 " | 60.1 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.1 '' | 18.4 '' | 18.1 '' |
| Ground Clearance | 3.9 " | 5.3 " | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | .29 | N/A | .33 |
| Front Legroom | 41.8 " | 42.3 " | 41.2 " |
| Rear Legroom | 33.9 " | 34.0 " | 35.1 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.5 " | 38.0 " | 36.5 " |
| Rear Headroom | 35.7 " | 35.9 " | 36.1 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 50.3 " | N/A |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 51.7 " | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.1 " | 55.6 " | 54.8 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 54.0 " | 53.6 " | 53.0 " |
| Luggage Volume | 11.6 Cu.ft. | 12.4 Cu.ft. | 10.0 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 11.6 Cu.ft. | 12.4 Cu.ft. | 10.0 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | N/A | 89 Cu.ft. | N/A |
| Fuel Tank | 13.5 Gal. | 13.2 Gal. | 14.5 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | N/A | N/A | Average |
| Cost Per Mile | N/A | N/A | $1.14 |
| Depreciation | N/A | N/A | $25,623 |
| Fees and Taxes | N/A | N/A | $3,421 |
| Fuel Cost | N/A | N/A | $7,578 |
| Insurance | N/A | N/A | $9,398 |
| Maintenance | N/A | N/A | $3,216 |
| Repairs | N/A | N/A | $1,357 |
| Opportunity Costs | N/A | N/A | $1,407 |
| Total Cost | N/A | N/A | $57,006 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | 4 | 5 |
| Overall | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Side | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Driver's | N/A | 5 | 4 |
| Side - Pole | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | 4 | 4 |
| Overall Front | N/A | 4 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | N/A | good | good |
| Chest | N/A | good | good |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | N/A | good | acceptable |
| Driver Torso | N/A | good | acceptable |
| Overall Evaluation | N/A | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | N/A | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | N/A | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | N/A | good | good |
| Hip/Thigh | N/A | good | good |
| Structure and Safety Cage | N/A | good | good |
| Lower Leg/Foot | N/A | acceptable | good |
| Overall Side | N/A | good | good |
| Roof Strength | N/A | good | good |
| Restraints | N/A | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | N/A | good | acceptable |
| Right Leg/Foot | N/A | good | good |
| Ease of Use | N/A | acceptable | acceptable |
| Head/Neck | N/A | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | N/A | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | N/A | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | N/A | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | N/A | good | good |
| Overall Front | N/A | good | good |
| Front Crash Prevention | N/A | superior | superior |
| Left Leg/Foot | N/A | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | N/A | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | N/A | good | good |
